Why buy delivered plants?
Here’s 6 quick reasons from the top of our head.
"I really just like the look of this planter but it has no hole in it, should I care?"
Some pots have drainage; others do not. It’s all pretty straightforward really and yet that little hole at the bottom of your pot means a world of difference in the potted plant world. The question is, "is it possible to keep your plant in a pot without drainage holes?"
Our answer is yes, but with a bit of thought and care taken..
We know the feeling of finding the PERFECT pot to match your decor. And then you realise it has no drainage holes (boo!). If you just can’t walk away we’ve got some tricks to keep your new fave pot AND make sure your plants are happy.
An insert allows you to plant into a pot with proper drainage holes, and then pop that inside your pot/sleeve. The outside stays nice and pretty, and your plants get the drainage they need.
You just take the insert out when it’s time to water, give them a good soak, wait for them to drain, and pop them back into their home - simple!
If you’re not into taking your pot out to water and drain you can try a Waterwick. This little device creates a link between your plants roots and a water source, meaning all you have to do is keep the water source full and the plant will water itself!
This is perfect for uniquely shaped sleeves (like vases) or for more hands-off plant parents. Just make sure your insert is sitting above the water source, and not IN it. If you need help to keep your insert above the water level we recommend popping in a raised container at the base of your sleeve - we like to use old jar lids or small plastic containers. Watch the video below for more!
A regular power drill will get through plastic pots as long as you go nice and slow, we don’t want it to crack! For concrete, terracotta, or metal pots you’ll have to get yourself a special attachment, you can pick these up from your local hardware store.
We would really only recommend doing this if your pot is see-through. The reason for this is because, if you can’t see how much water you’re pouring into the pot and you can’t see if its been taken up by the plant yet, you’re risking overwatering and drowning your plant (eek!).
Plant your babe in the clay balls the same way you would plant in soil, just make sure you've (very gently) cleaned off all the soil you can from your plants roots. We're replacing soil with LECA here so we don't want any dirt left behind.
Choose your medium such as pebbles, stones or activated charcoal to line the bottom of your pot - go for a 3cm minimum layer. Before adding soil, cut out a piece of horticultural fabric and lay it on top of your chosen medium to separate from your soil mix. This stops the soil falling into the cracks of the charcoal etc.
Adding a drainage layer allows excess water to drain quickly and away from roots before they can be damaged. Though the water is still in the pot, a drainage layer can provide a barrier between too much water and your plant. The plant can then take up only the water he needs from this watering well you have created.
Here’s 6 quick reasons from the top of our head.
We sell plants by the pack, because when you buy 10 plants of one variety it’s quicker to pick and pack - saving us time and you money. When you buy from us, you’re effectively cutting out the wholesale and retail margin, allowing us to sell a premium plant for a fraction of the retail cost.
With best customer service team in the plant game, we have earned a 5 star reputation from independent feedback platform Feefo. We are realistic - sometimes things go wrong but we work hard to resolve it, even when it is not our fault.
Growing plants can be a bit daunting but with a bit of expert help you can grow a green thumb. Our phone number is front and centre because we are here to help!
Younger plants have a tendency to adjust in a new environment more rapidly than larger plants.
Digging holes is not that much fun! The good news is our plants require far less effort to plant for one simple reason - the holes are smaller.
Quality is important to us - if we wouldn’t buy it ourselves, we won’t send it to you.
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